Glycogenesis

Question 1

what is glycogenesis?

Answer 1

it is a process where excessive glucose is stored in the body for later use.

Question 2

what happens in the glycogenesis process?

Answer 2

the glucose is added to glycogen chains for storage.

Question 3

when does this process takes place?

Answer 3

when the blood glucose levels are very high

Question 4

where are the glucose stored?

Answer 4

in the liver and muscles

Question 5

what are the steps involved in the glycogenesis?

Answer 5

1. glucose
2. glucose 6 phosphate
3. glucose 1,6 bisphosphate
4. glucose 1 phosphate
5. UDP glucose
6. UDP glucose straight chain
7. glycogen

Question 6

what enzyme is involved in glucose 6 - phosphate to glucose 1,6 bisphosphate?

Answer 6

phosphoglucomutase

Question 7

what enzyme is involved in glucose 1,6 bisphosphate to glucose 1 phosphate?

Answer 7

phosphoglucomutase

Question 8

what enzyme is involved in glucose 1 phosphate to UDP glucose?

Answer 8

UDP glucose pyrophosphorylase

Question 9

what enzyme is involved in UDP glucose to UDP glucose straight chain?

Answer 9

alpha 1-6 bransglucosidas

Question 10

what enzyme is involved in UDP glucose straight chain to glycogen?

Answer 10

glycogen synthase.